Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Organization:	Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Test Name/Synonym:	LGV Genotyping, NML (Referred Test) (Synonym: Lymphogranuloma venereum)

Pathogen:	Chlamydia trachomatis
Test Includes:	NAT/PCR
LABID (Connect Care):	LAB4480

Specimen Collection Requirements:	Specimen Type Genital and Rectal Swab: In a Hologic APTIMA® Specimen transport kit, Unisex swab (urethral), Multitest swab (vagina, rectal) Urine: 2mL urine in a APTIMA® urine specimen collection kit Tissue: In a sterile container Bubo aspirate: In a sterile container
Routine Turn Around Time:	16 days

Testing Area:	Referred Out

Performing Site:	Provincial Laboratory for Public Health (Calgary and Edmonton)
Additional Test Information:	Referred to National Microbiology Laboratory
Contact Comments:	Must contact the Public Health Lab (ProvLab) Microbiologist On-Call if LGV is suspected

Last Updated On:	Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Date of Last Review:	Dec 6 2024 12:00AM